The Setapp Mobile iOS store is shutting down on February 16th

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Setapp Mobile, the alternative iOS app store, is set to shut down on February 16th, leaving users without access to their apps. The move comes after the developer, MacPaw, determined that it was no longer viable to continue development and support for Setapp Mobile within its current business model.

The platform, which was launched in response to the EU's Digital Markets Act, aimed to provide an alternative app ecosystem for iOS users. However, despite its promise, the service failed to gain traction with users, who ultimately preferred to stick with Apple's official App Store.

According to MacPaw CEO Oleksandr Kosovan, Setapp Mobile was a "bold, breakthrough project" that aimed to create a new app marketplace where developers and users could thrive. However, the company concluded that it was not viable to continue development due to evolving commercial conditions.

As a result, all Setapp Mobile apps will be removed from the platform on February 16th, and users are advised to transfer their data in advance. The shutdown marks the end of an alternative app store that aimed to challenge Apple's dominance in the iOS app market.

While Setapp Mobile is coming to an end, MacPaw is looking forward to pursuing other innovations, including a new AI assistant native to macOS called Eney and enhancements to its existing Setapp Desktop service. The company expressed disappointment at having to discontinue the platform but remains committed to exploring new opportunities in the future.
 
😕 Setapp Mobile is getting axed on Feb 16th 🤯 What's up with that? 🙄 People loved their apps but couldn't get them from the official App Store... 🤷‍♂️ Guess Apple's ecosystem has won this round 💻 Anyway, hope devs at MacPaw will come out stronger elsewhere 😊👍
 
🤕 I'm really sad about Setapp Mobile shutting down 🤕... it's like, I know Apple's App Store is still the way to go for most people, but a alternative was nice to have, you know? 😔 It's not like they didn't try hard with their EU Digital Markets Act thingy... 💡 Still, I get it, business models change and stuff. Maybe Eney, that new AI assistant, will be the next big thing 🤖? Fingers crossed for MacPaw! 👍
 
I'm not surprised about Setapp Mobile shutting down 🤔. I mean, it's Apple's App Store that everyone knows and loves, right? It's hard for any alternative store to compete with that. MacPaw tried its best, but they just couldn't make it work in the long run.

It's a bit of a shame, though - I do think an alternative app store is needed to give users more choices 🤗. But maybe this means something new will come along and change the game? Fingers crossed!

I'm also a bit curious about what MacPaw's new projects are 💡. Their Setapp Desktop service still seems like a solid option, so I'm looking forward to seeing how that develops.

Anyway, I guess it's time for iOS users to stick with Apple 📱. But hey, at least we've got some other alternatives out there...
 
I feel bad for those who relied on Setapp Mobile... I mean, it was an ambitious project and all, but Apple's App Store is just so convenient 😐. I remember when this alternative app store first launched, I thought it had a good chance of gaining traction... but I guess users just prefer the ease of use and discovery that comes with the official store 🤔. It's always sad to see new ideas get shut down 💔. On the bright side, MacPaw is moving on to other projects like Eney and Setapp Desktop, so there's still hope for innovation in the future 👍!
 
u no why this happened? like i was low-key expecting setapp mobile 2 stay, cuz it had some neat features 🤔. honestly, its just too hard for devs 2 make a new ecosystem from scratch & get ppl 2 switch 📱. apple's got that whole monopoly thing goin on, so it's no surprise users stuck w/ the app store 👍. still, it's a shame 'cause setapp mobile had some cool apps 🤔. guess we'll just have 2 wait n see what macpaw comes out w/ next 🎉
 
oh man this is sad news 🤕 i'm so used to setapp mobile being an alternative for ios users... now that it's shutting down, who knows what's gonna happen to all those devs and their apps 🤔 apple's app store still rules tho lol but seriously, setapp mobile was a cool try at shaking things up 👍 macpaw is still on the move with new projects like eney ai assistant for macos tho that sounds lit 🎉💻
 
just found out about setapp mobile shutting down on Feb 16th 🚨😞 it's a shame, I was hoping for an alternative to apple's app store, but I guess users just preferred the familiar option 💯 anyway, can't blame macpaw for trying something new and innovative, even if it didn't quite work out 💸 they'll always have setapp desktop though 🙌 #RIPSetappMobile #iOSAppStoreAlternative
 
I'm so sad to hear that Setapp Mobile is shutting down 🤕... it feels like just yesterday I was trying out this alternative app store when it first launched, and now it's gone. Reminds me of all those old music stores on the internet back in the day, like Napster or Something Else, that got shut down by the big players. You know how that is? Apple always seems to be one step ahead, doesn't it? 😒 I still hope MacPaw will come out with something even better in the future... they're definitely keeping me occupied with Eney and Setapp Desktop updates 📈
 
Setapp Mobile's shutdown is kinda sad 😔 I mean, it was a bold try to create an alternative app store on iOS, but it just didn't catch on with users. It's no surprise, though - Apple's App Store has been the go-to for ages! 📱 Still, I hope MacPaw finds success with their other projects, like Eney and Setapp Desktop. Maybe they'll come up with something even better next time 🤔
 
OMG, can you believe it? 🤯 Setapp Mobile is shutting down and I'm kinda sad about it 😔. But let's look at some stats - did you know that only 2% of iOS users actually used Setapp Mobile? 📊 It's no wonder the devs decided to wrap it up 🚫. And, fun fact, Setapp Mobile generated like $100k in revenue per month, which ain't bad for a niche app store 💸. On the bright side, MacPaw is still pushing out new tech and Eney is going to be sick 🔥! Can't wait to see what's next for them 🤔!
 
omg u guys!! 😱 i cant bliev setapp mobile is closing down 🤯 like what was the point of even havin it ?? 🤔 they tried 2 challenge apples dominance but we all no how that ends lolol 😂 anyway its sad cus i used to love browsin thru apps and findin new ones on there 💻 macpaw shoulda stuck w/ apple tho 🤑 at least thats what i woulda done 🤷‍♀️ anywaise i hope they do good w/ eney & setapp desktop 👍
 
I'm actually kinda sad about this 😔. I mean, who doesn't love having options when it comes to downloading apps on their iPhone? But I guess that's just how the tech world works... one day you're on top of something big, the next day it's like "oh, never mind". Back in my day, we didn't have all these fancy app stores, but we made do with what we had! 📱💻
 
idk wut 2 b sad about setapp mobile closin down 🤕 i mean, it was a decent try 2 offer an alt 2 app store on ios. didnt think ppl wd actually opt 4 that over apple's store tho lol. still, cant help but feel bad 4 the devs @ macpaw 👋 they poured their heart & soul into setapp mobile & now its just... gone 💔 4 good luck w/ ur new projects tho 🤞 esp that eney ai assistant sounds like somethin i'd actually use 🤓
 
🤔 I gotta say, this is kinda sad news for iOS users who were looking forward to a change of pace from Apple's App Store... Like, Setapp Mobile was trying to do something different and provide an alternative ecosystem for developers and users, but it just didn't take off 📉. It's not surprising that MacPaw decided to shut it down, considering how competitive the iOS market is.

I think what's interesting here is how this shutdown highlights the strong grip Apple has on the iOS app market. I mean, Setapp Mobile was a bold effort to create an alternative, but in the end, users just preferred sticking with what they knew and loved - Apple's App Store 📱. It'll be cool to see MacPaw pivot and focus on other projects like Eney and enhancements to Setapp Desktop... maybe that's where the future of mobile innovation lies 🚀.
 
Ugh this is sad 😔... I really liked using Setapp Mobile, it was like a breath of fresh air compared to Apple's App Store. I mean who needs all that drama and exclusivity? 🙄 But I guess that's just how it goes when you try to challenge the status quo. The good news is that MacPaw is looking at new projects like Eney, which sounds super cool! 🤖 Can't wait to see what they come up with next. And yeah, transferring data now is a bummer, but I'm sure most people were already thinking of switching anyway 📈
 
🤔 I'm not surprised, tbh. Apple's got a stranglehold on the iOS app market, and it's hard for anyone else to compete. Setapp Mobile was like a lone wolf trying to take down the king 🐕. And now that it's shutting down, it just means more room for Apple to dominate even more. I mean, think about it, who needs an alternative when the official app store is where all the cool kids are? But hey, at least MacPaw is looking into new projects, like Eney and Setapp Desktop. Maybe they'll find a way to challenge Apple's dominance in another way 🤝.
 
it's sad to see setapp mobile go 🤕 i remember when it was first launched, i thought it was a cool alternative to apple's app store, but it never really caught on with users... i guess we'll just have to stick with what we know and love 📱 still, macpaw is working on some new stuff like that ai assistant called eney, so maybe there's hope for them after all 💻
 
omg setapp mobile is shutting down 🤕 on Feb 16th and nobody's gonna be able to use their apps anymore 😩 i feel bad for macpaw tho, they put a lot of effort into creating an alternative app store 📈 but it just didn't work out apparently the eu's digital markets act was supposed to help but it's not like anyone actually used setapp mobile anyway...anyway, macpaw's still good though, they're working on some other stuff like that ai assistant for macos 🤖
 
I'm kinda sad about Setapp Mobile shutting down... I mean, it was a cool idea trying to give devs an alternative way to share their apps. 🤔 But I guess iOS users just liked Apple's App Store better?

It's not like they didn't try or anything - MacPaw was all in and put a lot of effort into it... Even if it wasn't as successful as they hoped, that doesn't mean it's the end of innovation. We still got Eney AI assistant coming out for macOS which sounds kinda cool! 🎉 And Setapp Desktop is still around so I guess there's hope for other projects. Maybe this just means devs will have to get creative with Apple's rules again?
 
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